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Become a Scope Member

Find out how you can make a difference in the lives of people with a disability by becoming a Scope member.

Scope is proud to be a member-based organisation. Our members are a dedicated group of people who come from all walks of life. They share a common desire to help support and empower people with a disability.

Our Members

Our members play a vital role in helping us achieve our mission to enable each person we support to live as an empowered and equal citizen.  As advocates of Scope, they give us a powerful voice in the disability sector, helping us to drive change and speak up for people with a disability in the community.

Most of all, our members are passionate about making a difference in the lives of people with a disability. We appreciate their ongoing support.

Scope membership carries many benefits for engaging with our organisation and our governance. Scope members must be over the age of 18 years, comply with the Member Code of Conduct and agree to our Scope Member Charter.

Click here for the Scope Member Charter

Membership Categories

Associate Membership

As a Scope Associate Member, you will enjoy benefits of membership such as:

  • Communications from Scope’s Board;
  • A copy of Horizon, Scope’s magazine that provides valuable updates on Scope’s activities; and
  • Invitations to Scope Community and member events.

There are currently no fees applicable for Associate Membership.

 

Associate Membership Application

Governing Membership

As a Scope Governing Member, you will enjoy benefits of membership such as:

  • Voting rights, an invitation to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and eligibility to become a Scope Director;
  • Communications from Scope’s Board;
  • A copy of Horizon, Scope’s magazine that provides valuable updates on Scope’s activities; and
  • Invitations to Scope Community and member events.

Governing membership is a closed category of membership, and the Scope Board must approve your application to this membership category.

There are currently no fees applicable for Governing Membership.

The Scope Board retains a special honour category of Governing Membership, which can be bestowed on individuals who have made a significant lifetime contribution to Scope, recognising their outstanding advocacy for people with a disability. This honour is nominated and approved by the Scope Board, and provides the Board with the opportunity to acknowledge members who have historically contributed considerably to the Scope community.

Governing Membership Application

Renew your Membership

Scope membership renewals for 2022 – 2023 are now open for completion by 31 July 2022.

Please complete the renewal form here for Governing members, or here for Associate members, or please contact Scope’s Membership team on (03) 9843 2074 or membership@scopeaust.org.au

Renew Your Membership

Document Delivery Method

Notice of Members’ rights under section 110K of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)

Scope Members have the right to choose to receive communications and legal notices from Scope either via email or mail. Please email membership@scopeaust.org.au if you would like to update your preferred method of contact.